6 Questions
Pathogenesis Primary tuberculosis, which typically results in a primary lesion (Ghon focus) in the ______ lung.
lower
Or can cause hematogenous dissemination resulting in no immediate disease but with the risk of ______ in later life.
reactivation
Primary tuberculosis can: Heal by ______ Lead to progressive lung disease, Cause bacteremia and miliary tuberculosis
fibrosis
Primary tuberculosis always results in a primary lesion in the upper lung.
False
Primary tuberculosis can lead to progressive lung disease.
True
Hematogenous dissemination resulting from primary tuberculosis immediately causes disease.
False
Test your knowledge of the pathogenesis of primary tuberculosis with this quiz. Explore how primary tuberculosis can lead to various outcomes such as fibrosis, progressive lung disease, bacteremia, miliary tuberculosis, and the risk of reactivation in later life.
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